How many steps is 15 miles?
Walking 15 miles takes about 34,300 steps for an average adult of 5′7″, and anywhere from 31,000 to 37,000 depending on your height and pace.
Steps in 15 miles by height
| Height | Steps | Same distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5′0″ (152 cm) | 38,260 | 24.14 km |
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 36,440 | 24.14 km |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 34,780 | 24.14 km |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 33,270 | 24.14 km |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 31,880 | 24.14 km |
| 6′3″ (191 cm) | 30,610 | 24.14 km |
Step length estimated as 41.4% of height at a normal walking pace. Running roughly halves the step count.
Making 15 miles part of your day
15 miles is a proper hike or a long training walk. Build up to it by adding about a mile a week to your longest walk, wear broken-in shoes, and carry water on warm days.
Enter your own height in the steps to miles converter for an exact figure, or plan a pace with the walking time calculator.
Questions people ask
How many steps is 15 miles?
About 34,300 steps for an average 5′7″ adult, and between roughly 31,000 and 37,000 steps for heights from 6′2″ down to 5′2″.
How long does it take to walk 15 miles?
About 5 h 0 min at an average 3 mph, or 4 h 17 min at a brisk 3.5 mph.
How many calories does walking 15 miles burn?
About 1,315 kcal for a 75 kg (165 lb) person at 3 mph. As a rough rule, walking burns about 0.5 to 0.7 kcal per pound of body weight per mile at normal speeds.